Yet it’s hard to say how much of a rock star leader’s success comes from know-how and how much comes from a combination of expectations, accumulated status, and access to information and tools that aren’t readily available to subordinates. As machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) make their way into the organization, though, that’s going to change—not least by chipping away at the calcified cult of the CEO. Smarter Change Management. MORE

Slightly more than half of the respondents worry about retaining key talent, with the next most common concern being developing leaders and succession planning, followed by improving the employee experience, and driving innovation and helping teams work together. MORE

Early in his career Brian was a senior partner at Accenture with leadership roles in their Software Intelligence and Human Capital groups. As a principal analyst of Application Development and Delivery Professionals, Claire covers talent management strategy and tech. Her research includes recruiting, performance, formal and informal learning, and succession planning. Claire also leads Forrester’s work on change management from the people perspective. MORE

All too often, managers are hired based on previous success, experience, and technical skills over harder-to-quantify leadership potential. However, Gallup reports that only about 10% of employees naturally possess leadership skills, and another 20% of employees can develop as leaders if their organization invested in the appropriate coaching and development plans for them. Provide Early Manager Development. Develop Coaching Skills. MORE

It's been an interesting year in the world of Human Resources: The certification debate rages on , talent management is evolving at whiplash pace, generational diversity has created a roller coaster of succession planning and the social space has never been more populated with educated HR advisors. In truth, HR remains the organizational pipeline to employees, managers and executives. Employees don't leave companies, they leave managers. MORE

“Talent management? Globalized HR & Talent Management. Fix Performance Management. We used to look at these priorities as separate silos, says Bersin: Learning and Development. Performance Management. Leadership Development. Succession Planning. Workforce Planning. Hiring strategy and development planning not in sync. Learning plans not linked to assessments and skills gaps in current talent pool. MORE

Human capital managers at government agencies face many challenges thanks to strict budgets, set compliance policies and an organizational hesitancy to change the status quo. In light of this culture, HCM leaders must seek out innovative tools and leverage creative strategies such as incorporating job rotations, flexible work arrangements or mentorship programs to increase engagement and provide continuous training and development. MORE

This week, I do the same for the strategic and data-driven HR Business Partner Manager ( template available here ). There is clearly a need here to transform, augment, or significantly develop, the role of the HRBP. Download the HRBP Manager job description here. MORE